Open D and Open E are basically the same tuning, only tuned to different tones. In other words, the relative distance between the strings are identical, which can be seen from the Joni-code.
Open E: E-B-e-g#-b-e’ (so: tune 5th and 4th string up a whole and the 3rd string up a half tone)
Joni-code: E-7-5-4-3-5
Open D: D-A-d-f#-a-d’ (6th, 2nd and 1st down a whole, third down a half tone)
Joni-code: D-7-5-4-3-5
Intro and recurring pattern in and between the verses:
E
Highway 51 runs right by my baby's door
A E
Highway 51 runs right by my baby's door
B
If I don't get the girl I'm loving
E
Won't go down to Highway 51 no more.
Well, I know that highway like I know my hand
Yes, I know that highway like I know the back of my hand
Running from up Wisconsin
way down to no man's land.
Well, if I should die before my time should comeIntro and between verses:
G C/g G C/g G
Well, I'm walkin' down the line,
C/g G
I'm walkin' down the line
C/g G
An' I'm walkin' down the line.
C/g G
My feet'll be a-flyin'
D7sus4 C/g G
To tell about my troubled mind.
I got a heavy-headed gal
I got a heavy-headed gal
I got a heavy-headed gal
She ain't feelin' well
When she's better only time will tell
